Phone hearing for Seabrook's hit on Backes confirmed for Sunday
Scott Rovak / USA Today
The NHL's department of player safety confirmed reports of a hearing for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook concerning his hit on St. Louis Blues captain David Backes.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will have a hearing tomorrow for interference/charging on St. Louis Blues forward David Backes
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) April 20, 2014
The hearing will be over the phone, which carries a maximum suspension length of five games, meaning Seabrook will likely be available if the Blackhawks can overcome a 2-0 series deficit to the Blues and advance to the next round.
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